Employing nearly 900 people, our family-owned company develops and manufactures electromagnetic and fluid actuator systems for the automotive and mobile hydraulics industries as well as medical technology equipment ...

Combining tradition and vision

Our family-run company dates back to 1962, when Thomas was formed out of Robert Thomas Metall- und Elektrowerke in Neunkirchen ...

Management reshuffle at Thomas

Embracing the future with a new three-man team at the helm from January 1, 2018: Markus Krauss becomes CEO, Dietrich Thomas moves to the Advisory Board, his son Christoph Thomas is appointed to the Managing Board, and Jürgen Heck, formerly Divisional Head of Engine Management and Chassis, becomes the third member of the Managing Board.

Always at your service!

Would you like to know more about our company, our products, or our fields of expertise? We are always pleased to receive your questions and suggestions – simply write to us or give us a call ...

The top quality of our products is the basis of our success in business. This calls for compliance with and the monitoring of defined quality standards and processes ...

Efficient value chain for competitive operations

Lean management is a key pillar of our company strategy. Using a range of different tools, we review the optimization potential of our processes ...

Thomas Worldwide

To support our clients, we maintain a presence at five international locations in Europe, the USA, and Asia. In this way we can guarantee proximity to our business partners while responding to their varying needs flexibly and efficiently ...

Information at the click of a button

This is the convenient way for you to download our product data sheets, company brochures, and various forms of technical certification ...

A highly qualified workforce and the most stringent quality standards are essential when you are in the business of providing solutions to increasingly complex technical challenges ...

Shaping the future with a pioneering spirit

We invest about 10 percent of our revenue every year in research and development, i.e., in the latest technologies, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and ongoing professional development of our staff ...

Efficient processes for innovative products

More and more well-known customers value our development expertise with their highly specialized products and manufacturing processes ...

A culture of improvement

To ensure the best possible order processing in our operational business, we apply strategic supply chain management adapted to the demands of our market and our product requirements ...

Sustenance is one of the basic needs of human beings. Where a person is unable to ingest sufficient nutrition (or any at all) in the natural way, a medical device such as an enteral feeding pump is utilized ...

As a leading supplier to the mobile hydraulics and automotive industries with a record of sustained growth, we have relied for over 50 years on highly skilled and dedicated employees who share our corporate values and culture ...

Shape your future with us

Thomas is a rapidly expanding company supplying high-quality automotive and construction machinery. Specializing in electromagnetic actuators and systems, we have established ourselves as market leaders in a number of high-end segments ...

A career in a family business – Developing your potential with Thomas

Have you already occupied a number of roles in your career so far? Are you now looking to re-focus, with a chance to utilize your experience in a future-proof environment ...

Embarking on a career with Thomas – Play your part right from the start

Perhaps you’ve just graduated from university and are eager to put your theoretical knowledge to practical use ...

Creating new prospects – Internships and dissertation opportunities at Thomas

As your module selections, internships, and final dissertation topic are worth choosing carefully, it makes sense to start planning your career while you’re still at university ...

Apprenticeships and dual studies at Thomas – Outstanding prospects

Perhaps you’re just about to graduate from high school or you’re a recent high school graduate? Then you’re about to take another crucial step, as you begin your working life ...

Yet another milestone was reached in the development of the new Technology Laboratory in Dresden (the TLD) when, on 30 May, the Institute for Fluid Technology (IFD) of the Technische Universität Dresden signed a framework agreement with Thomas. The IFD is responsible for teaching and research in the field of fluid-mechatronic systems technology at the university. The aim is to enhance cooperation on applied research related to future products for the automotive sector, for mobile machinery and for new markets.“By cooperating on this project, we hope to be able to detect technology trends early on. This will enable us to improve our ability to innovate within the company,” explained CEO Markus Krauss, as the agreement was signed in Dresden. “We intend to proactively share our expertise at regular meetings between Thomas and IFD,” added Jürgen Schonlau. The TLD is also gaining the ability to undertake experimental studies at the Institute. In addition, however, Thomas is also eager to support the education of future employees by means of teaching materials, excursions to its Herdorf plant, the provision of lectures and by arranging student projects.

Key responsibilities of the TLD include technology scouting, for instance in the specialist fields of electromagnetics, materials technology, valve and pump technology, as well as the development of system concepts, for example with regard to electromechanical actuators. These activities will also involve experiments and simulations on the technologies concerned. As well as enhancing its collaboration with local research institutes and gaining funding for new research projects, the Dresden operation will increase Thomas’s ability to innovate by attracting qualified staff.

We use our innovative strength, years of experience, and extensive automotive know-how to develop and produce solutions in response to specific customer needs ...

Engine Management

When it comes to engine management, we are the right partner for complex jobs. Our production facility is set up for high volumes – and what’s more we also specialize ...

Transmission Management

Since 2004 Thomas has been supplying well-known manufacturers of dual-clutch and all-wheel transmission systems with proportional and on-off solenoids and valves ...

Clean sweep

Exhaust gases from freight and passenger traffic have to be clean and free from pollutants. Regulations have been tightening for some years now in a bid to reduce the dangers to health ...

Global market leader for linear metering pumpsThe term thermal management refers to the control of all heat flows in the vehicle to make optimum use of the heat where it is needed and remove it wherever cooling is required ...

Ever since 1998, the Mobile Hydraulics division of Thomas has specialized in developing and manufacturing products for construction, agricultural and forestry machinery, materials handling equipment, and municipal vehicles ...

Applications

Our mobile hydraulic valves are used in many different areas. Accurate, safe steering, great dynamism, and consistently high performance are as much a feature of these valves as their robustness and reliability ...

Sustenance is one of the basic needs of human beings. Where a person is unable to ingest sufficient nutrition (or any at all) in the natural way, a medical device such as an enteral feeding pump is utilized ...

Repositioned for the future

Embracing the future with a new three-man team at the helm from January 1, 2018: Markus Krauss becomes CEO, Dietrich Thomas moves to the Advisory Board, his son Christoph Thomas is appointed to the Managing Board, and Jürgen Heck, formerly Divisional Head of Engine Management and Chassis, becomes the third member of the Managing Board. more

Now Available!

New Colloquium and Thomas app

Try out our employee magazine Colloquium in its brand new design and revised concept, full of interesting topics and news – now also available as an app under app.thomas-magnete.com. Just scan the QR code and get reading, wherever you are. more

Our Guiding Principles

Honesty, Courage and Support

Our family run company is based on christian values cherished by the Thomas family: Honesty, courage and support. more

Ensuring future success

Lean Management at Thomas

Lean management is a key pillar of our company strategy. Using a range of different tools, we review the optimization potential of our processes in order to raise efficiency levels. more

News

"Think Digital" – IZB 2018 in Wolfsburg

Thomas took part in the Internationale Zuliefererbörse (IZB) in Wolfsburg for the very first time from October 16 to 18, 2018. This year's event was...